TurboTax CD/Download Minimum requirements for
your computer
Below are the minimum requirements for TurboTax Federal 2021 software. Product activation required via Internet. Download option requires free online Intuit account.
Windows® CD/Download Products
All TurboTax personal products and TurboTax Business can be installed on a
Windows computer.
Operating Systems
- Windows 8.1 or later (Windows 8
not supported) - Specific Win OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10,
Windows 11
- 2 GB or more recommended.
- 1 GB for TurboTax (plus up to 4.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 if not
already installed)
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- Microsoft .NET 4.5.2 (included with TurboTax Installer)
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features
- Any Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
- Administrative rights required
Mac CD/Download Products
All TurboTax personal products can be installed on a
Mac computer.
Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.
Note: TurboTax Business can only be installed on Windows.
Operating Systems
- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later
- Specific MAC OS: macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Monterey 12
- 2 GB or more recommended
- 1 GB for TurboTax
- 1024x768 or higher recommended
- 1 Mbps modem (Broadband connection highly recommended). Required for product activation, software updates and optional
online features.
- Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer
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